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Longines PrimaLuna MoonphasevsVario Futurist

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PrimaLuna Moonphase
LonginesPrimaLuna Moonphase
MSRP $2,950
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PrimaLuna Moonphase34mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
PrimaLuna Moonphase72h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
PrimaLuna Moonphase30m
Futurist100m
MSRP
PrimaLuna Moonphase$2,950
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Moonphase
Dress
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
48mm
Lug Width
8mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Purple
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L899.5
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, Moon phase display at 6 o'clock
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$648

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What people say

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Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase

The Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase features a fluid case design and a 72-hour power reserve from its automatic movement. Owners note its accuracy averages 1.3 seconds lost per day across six positions, and 3 to 4 seconds on the wrist, performing within COSC standards. Previously, moon phase models utilized quartz movements, a detail that may not appeal to mechanical watch enthusiasts. Overall, owners rate the Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase highly for its updated automatic movement and reliable timekeeping.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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